Angkor in Depth

📍 Siem Reap Angkor International Airport - Siem Reap (53 km): 1 hrs

Welcome to Cambodia! Upon your arrival in Siem Reap Angkor International Airport, you will be welcomed by a local English speaking guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. 

Overnight in Siem Reap    

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📍 Siem Reap – Rolous (15km): 30mins

This morning the tour begins at 07:00. Take a drive through the countryside to the Rolous Group on this half day Siem Reap temple tour. Take a closer look at the temples, named Lolei, Bakong and Preah Ko, with a three-kilometre walking tour. Step inside one of these ancient monuments for a special blessing ceremony. Seated in front of a Buddhist monk, receive wishes of good luck and good health while gaining a deeper understanding of Khmer culture and customs. Following this special ceremony, climb into an ox cart for a short ride around the area. Soak up the beauty of the surroundings and enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside as the cart slowly makes its way through the fields. 

Return to the hotel. 

Afternoon at 14:00, visit Ta Prohm temple. The temple was made famous by the Angelina Jolie film Tomb Raider. The temple is best known for the trees and vines growing atop the temple walls. Then continue to Banteay Kdei, a Buddhist monastery from the late 12th Century. And walk to Srah Srang, also known as the “pool of ablutions”.

Overnight in Siem Reap

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☕ Breakfast

📍 Siem Reap – Kampong Khleang (51 km): 60 mins

This morning the tour begins at 08:00. Explore the scenic Cambodian countryside! Take a road trip to the shores of Tonle Sap Lake, about 55 kilometres away from the city. Then cruise through the Kampong Khleang floating village and see this unique way of living. For an even deeper understanding of life on the Tonle Sap, head to a local family house for lunch. See the inside of a typical house and watch the boats pass by while enjoying a packed lunch. Note: during the months Apr-Sep the water level may be too low for a visit by boat. However the village can be visited by car. It is fascinating to walk around and see how the stilted houses are exposed from the lake when water levels are low!

Return to the hotel. 

This afternoon at 14:00 travel by Remork to the magnificent Angkor Wat, a 12th-century temple built by King Suryavarman II. This architectural marvel reflects Mount Meru, the abode of Hindu gods. Inside, intricate carvings and reliefs showcase Hindu myths with over 2,000 Apsara dancers grace the walls. Angkor Wat remains a powerful symbol of Cambodia, even gracing the national flag. Note: Should you wish to witness a sunset, there are limited options and they can be quite crowded. Consider finding a quiet place away from the crowds, such as atop the city wall beside the West or South gate of Angkor Thom, or Srah Srang, Pre Rup Temple.  Be advised that a sunset will typically have you returning to town after 6:00pm. 

Overnight in Siem Reap

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☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Siem Reap – Banteay Srei (33km): 50 mins

This morning the tour begins at 07:30 travel to the countryside to see the “gem” of the Angkor area, the pretty temple of Banteay Srei. The so-called “Citadel of the Women” remains the best preserved temple in Cambodia. Banteay Srei is unique in that it is constructed of pink sandstone, which is seen nowhere else in Angkor.

On the way back, make a short stop at local communities and seize the opportunity to see how Palm Sugar is produced. Palm Sugar is a popular local product (seasonal).

Return to the hotel. 

Afternoon at 14:00 travel to Angkor Thom, visit The Terrace of The Elephants and the Royal Palace enclosure. Next, take a stroll around the lower galleries of carvings of Bayon, which depict fascinating scenes of life from the late 11th century.  Continue to Preah Khan, originally known as “the city of victorious royal fortune,” and now named after The Sacred Sword that some believe was once housed here. Built in the late-12th century in honour of the great King Jayavarman VII’s father, this massive temple complex originally had a population of 97,840 in its service

Overnight in Siem Reap

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☕ Breakfast

📍 Siem Reap- Beng Melea (33km): 1h10mins / Beng Melea – Siem Reap Angkor Airport (17 Km): 30 mins

After breakfast, check out from your room. Then travel to Beng Mealea, a far and away Angkor’s most atmospheric temple. Hidden by jungle for centuries, the sprawling temple still is partly covered by branches and roots. On a wooden pathway, walk through nature and discover this harmonious blend of nature and architecture. Explore the temple's carvings through moss-covered arches and inner chambers. 

Transfer to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport for your departure.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast